By Ibrahim S. Bangura The night of Thursday, March 13, 2025, was an artistic revelation at the Ballanta Academy of Music and Performing Arts, where history was made with the country’s first-ever contemporary dance theatre performance. The Logie Wright Auditorium at the academy, an intimate space echoing with anticipation, became a stage for innovation, emotion, and movement. A diverse audience of music and art enthusiasts, clad in a mix of...Read More
By Sallieu S. Kanu Freetown, March 2025 – Odhav Multi Industries (SL) Limited, Sierra Leone’s first fully automated steel manufacturing plant, has addressed and dismissed allegations regarding the quality of its iron rods, which have been circulating on social media. The company has unequivocally stated that the claims are baseless and inaccurate. In a statement, the management emphasized that the Sierra Leone Standards Bureau has conducted thorough evaluations of its...Read More
Freetown, March 2025 – The Association of Carbon Conservation and Reforestation (ACCR) has officially launched as a trade organization, bringing together Sierra Leone’s six largest private sector carbon developers. This move aims to unify efforts in restoring the natural ecosystem and improving livelihoods across rural communities in the country. The association began operating as a single voice for the private sector in discussions and consultations on carbon finance in November...Read More
By George M.O. Williams Freetown, March 13, 2025 – The Ministry of Employment, Labour, and Social Security (MELSS) has raised concerns over Koidu Limited’s handling of an industrial dispute, accusing the company’s management of undermining negotiation efforts and issuing threatening statements that have strained worker relations. In a recent notice, MELSS highlighted its continued efforts to mediate between the company and its workforce to prevent a potential strike. Negotiations, including...Read More
Fatima Kpaka Freetown, March 18, 2025 – Santigie Kamara, a former cashier at Golden Beach Casino, appeared before Magistrate Santigie Bangura at the Pademba Road Court No. 2 on charges of larceny by servant, in accordance with Section 17 (1)(a) of the Larceny Act of 1916. The case stems from allegations of theft involving two betting chips valued at Six Hundred and Seventy-Nine Thousand, Five Hundred and Ninety Leones (NLe...Read More
